May 24th, 2011 | RESEARCH
This conceptual paper explores the nexus between travel and learning; an area of investigation long neglected by tourism researchers. Using Aristotleās concepts of phronesis, techne and episteme a framework for the major areas of literature dealing with touristic learning are considered and opportunities and challenges for expanding the boundaries of knowledge are explored. Key proposals are: learning resulting from tourist experiences is likely to be highly personal and strongly tied to individual interests, motivations and prior knowledge; the nature of learning from a tourist experience only emerges over space and time; and long-term meanings created by tourists are likely to be strongly influenced by their perceptions of how these experiences satisfy identity-related needs and expectations.
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John H Falk, Author, Oregon State UniversityRoy Ballantyne, Author, University of Australia, Queensland
Jan Packer, Author, University of Australia, Queensland
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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 0160-7383
Publication: Annals of Tourism Research
Volume: 39
Number: 2
Page(s): 908
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Audience: Evaluators | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Public Programs